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<h2>How solar panels can really pay off</h2>
<p>There are so many great incentives to switch to renewable energy that most people have considered how to go green in their own electricity use. All of these benefits are great, but did you know you can actually get paid for generating your own renewable energy? The new UK feed in tariff scheme offers you a chance to cash in on the eco-friendly energy you create at your home or business using solar photovoltaic panels, wind turbines, hydroelectricity, and others. This incentive which became available in Great Britain in 2010 has set the standard for Government support of renewable energy. This great project allows you to help protect the Earth's valuable resources while making income for yourself at the same time.</p>
<p>Many people are choosing to incorporate renewable energy generation in their homes and businesses. The advanced technology in the area of solar panels, wind turbines, and hydroelectric generators has made it easy for just about anyone to generate their own electricity. It's becoming more and more common to see solar panels on urban rooftops, and giant wind turbines in rural areas where a breeze can always be found. These systems of generating electricity provide us with a way to cut back on how many natural resources we tap in creating electricity while saving money on our own power bills in the process. The new UK feed in tariff scheme (TIF) adds yet another incentive that could turn your generated energy into money.</p>
<p>The UK feed in tariff program creates a way for you to install solar panels, wind turbines, or other renewable energy generating systems at your home or business, then get paid for the electricity you share with the greater grid. From the energy you produce you can power your own living needs, and sell the remainder to the energy providers. All of the big six energy providers are required to participate in this program- so it's easy to get compensation for the valuable energy you produce. Any renewable or low-carbon energy you create can be sold using this system.</p>
<p>The UK feed in tariff program is set up to add more renewable energy to the general grid while rewarding people and communities for their efforts. In order to participate in the TIF program, you simply collect energy using solar panels or other renewable methods, use the energy you need, and export whatever you don't need to the grid. You'll get paid a set fair rate for every unit (kWh) you generate. This program is also helpful for communities because at times when you may not be able to produce enough energy to sustain your living needs, you'll have access to the grid where you can import energy for your use as needed.</p>
<p>Using solar photovoltaic panels is one of the easiest and most effective ways to generate renewable, eco-friendly energy no matter where you are. Solar cell panels have been designed to be installed just about anywhere, and since sunshine is free, they create a sustainable and generative way to produce useable electricity. On the new UK feed in tariff program, you can generate as much energy as you like using solar panels, and then sell what you don't need. As each day brings sunshine to generate electricity, many people will have more than they need. The excess energy you generate using pollution-free, renewable, and environmentally friendly methods can then be shared with the greater community your service provider takes care of while you make a profit. One of the greatest overall benefits of the TIF program is that you will be supplying eco-friendly green energy to people all over your area which will help cut down on how much high-carbon or pollutant causing energy sources are needed.</p>
<p>In many areas, small communities are banding together to place wind turbines and solar panels up around their area. These electricity catchers are used to generate the electricity needed for the community, and the rest is then exported to the grid to help give renewable energy to the greater community. Rural and urban communities alike can participate in sharing the costs of installing and maintaining renewable, low-carbon energy sources- and then share in the many benefits they provide through the UK feed in tariff program.</p>
<p>Because of the growing popularity of UK feed in tariff scheme, the program is evolving all the time. Now is a great time to choose renewable energy for yourself, your family, and your community. Your green energy choices can now be a direct help to your entire community, and to the world. Installing just a couple of solar photovoltaic panels can drastically cut down on how much you can save on your electricity, and may even end up paying for itself in a short amount of time.</p>

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